Question Paper
Module 7: Flour Milling Management
Date: Time: Duration:
11 May 2017 09:30 – 12:30 3 hours
You should have the following for this examination: one answer book; pen.
All questions carry equal marks. The maximum marks for each section within a question are shown.
Answer ALL NINE questions, starting each question (1-9) on a new page of the answer book.
1. a) List THREE nabim committees and describe briefly their terms
of reference. (6 marks)
b) Describe briefly the structure of the UK baking industry. (3 marks)
c) i) Name the TWO continents on which the largest growth in flour
milling capacity has occurred in recent years. (1 mark)
ii) State TWO reasons for this growth. (2 marks)
2. a) List and describe briefly SIX key factors which influence the volatility
of the global wheat market. (6 marks)
b) List and describe briefly SIX key pieces of information which influence
the value of an individual batch of wheat. (6 marks)
3. a) Describe briefly how depreciation is calculated. (3 marks)
b) Describe briefly THREE key factors that can influence distribution costs. (3 marks)
c) List THREE costs which can be directly attributed to individual products,
and THREE that are shared over all products. (3 marks)
d) Explain the term “budgetary control”. (3 marks)
4. a) Describe THREE different means by which a milling company can
maximise profitability, and provide ONE example of each. (6 marks)
b) Explain the term “cash flow” and its importance to a business. (3 marks)
c) Describe briefly THREE precautions a milling company may take in order
to avoid the occurrence of a bad debt. (3 marks)
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5. a) List the FOUR main provisions of the UK’s Food Safety Act. (4 marks)
b) Explain THREE reasons why food safety is important to a
milling company. (3 marks)
c) Explain the term “food allergen”, and list THREE examples of
allergens which may be found within a flour mill. (5 marks)
6. a) Describe briefly SIX environmental factors that could cause problems
to a new milling site and should be considered prior to choosing
a location. (6 marks)
b) Describe briefly SIX general principles that should be considered
for the provision of safe traffic routes. (6 marks)
7. a) List EIGHT factors that may influence staffing levels within a flour mill. (4 marks)
b) List FOUR high risk activities where a permit to work would normally
be required. (4 marks)
c) Describe briefly FOUR requirements which must be fulfilled when
selecting new equipment for purchase. (4 marks)
8. a) Describe briefly THREE key requirements of a flour milling company
under the UK Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations. (3 marks)
b) Describe the THREE key objectives of a flour mill’s health and safety
management system. (6 marks)
c) List SIX key points that should normally be covered in the health and
safety training of managers. (3 marks)
9. a) Describe briefly SIX rights, under UK legislation, that are provided to
employees who are parents. (6 marks)
b) List THREE requirements of the EU’s Working Time Directive. (3 marks)
c) List SIX main conditions that should be included in the principal
statement of an employee’s contract of employment. (3 marks)
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